Fatherhood Buzz: On Wednesday, the President sat down for lunch with four dads to chat about the importance of a father’s role in a child’s life. He also discussed the "Fatherhood Buzz" initiative and how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services partnering with barbershops to discuss the importance of fathers with their communities. This week the White House also released a report, Promoting Responsible Fatherhood, and honored several Champions of Change for their work in the fields of fatherhood and low-income men and boys.

Unbreakable bonds: The President also welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres to the White House and presented the leader with the Medal of Freedom for his work to protect the security of Israel as well as his efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance.

What’s Right for Americans: On Friday, President Obama addressed a new policy from the Department of Homeland Security aimed at making the nation’s immigration policy more fair and more efficient --by removing the threat of deportation for young people who are low enforcement priorities.